The folks from Badali Jewelry write: We thought your readers may be interested to know that we are having a contest this month in celebrations of Billbo Baggins’ Birthday. We will be giving away A Titanium One Ring of Power. This is a limited edition, 1 of Only 9 Titanium Badali Jewelry One Rings that have ever been made and will ever be made.

To enter to win the ring all you have to do is make a retail purchase with us between 9/01/10 to 9/30/10, either online at www.badalijewelry.com, by email, by phone or by mail order. Your name will automatically be entered into a drawing for the ring. Orders must be received by 9/30/10 to be eligible to win. Continue reading “Badali Jewelry Contest”

Ford of Rivendell writes: Jason and Bill Amend are up to it again this Sunday in Jason’s Dreams in FoxTrot; with a bit of LOTR, Star Wars, and X-Men. True “Geek” to the core… (actually I’ve had nights like that) :0) http://www.foxtrot.com/

Come commune with your inner fantasy fan or gaming geek with “Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms.” The award-winning travel memoir-pop culture investigation is a funny, poignant, and enlightening road trip through fantasy and gaming subcultures, from Dungeons & Dragons gamers and live-action role-players, to Harry Potter wizard rockers and World of Warcraft players. It also explores Gilsdorf’s own lifelong (and at times twisted) relationship to fantasy and gaming. Continue reading ““Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks” Hits Paperback”

One of the greatest conventions in North America (probably the world for that matter) kicks off in less than a week and as always, DragonCon will feature a programming track dedicated to J.R.R. Tolkien with special guest Sean Astin and TheOneRing.net will be there to help celebrate! For a complete schedule of the Tolkien-themed events, please click here or read on for TORn highlights. Continue reading “DragonCon ready to swoop down upon us”